Staande vrouw en man met fez, op de rug gezien 1875 - 1934

This pencil sketch, titled "Staande vrouw en man met fez, op de rug gezien", is a study of a man and woman viewed from behind by Dutch artist Isaac Israels. The quick, gestural lines are typical of Israels' drawings, and the sketchy nature of the work highlights his interest in capturing a fleeting moment. The man is wearing a fez, a traditional headdress worn in many parts of the Middle East and North Africa, which suggests the figures may be of Arab descent or perhaps Israels was observing them in a cultural setting. This piece, created between 1875 and 1934, can be found in the Rijksmuseum.